Dordi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Italy

Early Origins of the Dordi family

The surname Dordi was first found in Venice (Italian: Venezia), and seaport occupying one of the most remarkable sites of the world. Centralizing on the Grand Canal the history of the city can be traced through the different styles of architecture Byzantine, Gothic, early Renaissance and late Renaissance. It is rich in ancient palaces, churches, libraries, galleries, monuments, statues, treasures and artifacts. Its history is abundant in politics, art, religion, scholarship and conflict. The ducal palace was commenced in 1309. In those ancient times only persons of rank, the podesta, clergy, city officials, army officers, artists, landowners were entered into the records. To be recorded at this time, at the beginning of recorded history, was of itself a great distinction and indicative of noble ancestry.

Early History of the Dordi family

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Dordi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dorado, Dorda, Dordoni, Dordo, Dordi, Doradoni, Doradony, Eldorado, El Dorado and many more.

Early Notables of the Dordi family

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Migration of the Dordi family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gutierre Dorado, who arrived in Florida in 1538; Elisabeth Dora, who came to New York, NY in 1855; Louise Dora, who settled in New York, NY in 1855; Adam Dora, who arrived in Ontario in 1871.

Contemporary Notables of the name Dordi (post 1700) +

Dordi Nordby (b. 1964), Norwegian retired curler who amassed four gold, six silver and 12 bronze medals, inducted into the World Curling Hall of Fame in 2019